Teacher of English - Middle School

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; Sur place; AED 122 760 - 189 720; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gems Education UAE is seeking a Teacher of English for Middle School in Dubai. The role requires developing students' literacy skills, including reading, writing, and presentation abilities.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in English or Education specializing in English, along with 3-5 years of teaching experience. Key responsibilities include lesson planning, supporting literacy programs, and contributing to a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of successful teaching experience across Grades 5–10.
• Excellent spoken and written English command.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging, academically rigorous lessons.

Responsabilités

• Plan and teach high-quality English language and literature lessons for Grades 5–10.
• Develop reading comprehension and speaking skills.
• Integrate digital learning platforms and educational technology.

Connaissances

English language teaching

Creative writing

Literary analysis

Classroom management

Public speaking

Critical thinking

Lesson differentiation

Data-informed instruction

Formation

Regular Bachelor's degree in English

Bachelor of Education specializing in English

Description du poste

Teacher of English – Middle School, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

GEMS Education invites an experienced educator with at least 3‑5 years of teaching experience from Grades5–10. The teacher will develop students’ reading, writing, speaking, listening, analytical, and presentation skills, and support school‑wide literacy programmes.

Job Details

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Primary‑Secondary Education
• Function: Classroom Teaching
• Salary: 11000–17000 AED per month (subject to confirmation)
• Job Type: Full‑time
• Minimum Qualifications: Regular Bachelor's degree in English or Bachelor of Education specialising in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach high‑quality English language and literature lessons for Grades5–10.
• Develop reading comprehension, creative writing, academic writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening skills.
• Introduce a varied selection of literary texts, genres, authors and cultural perspectives.
• Design student‑centered activities that promote discussion, interpretation, independent thought and collaborative learning.
• Help students analyse themes, language, structure, character, context and authorial purpose.
• Differiate lesson content, classroom tasks and resources to meet varied ability levels.
• Set clear learning objectives and maintain high expectations for academic progress and conduct.
• Create diagnostic, formative and summative assessments aligned with curriculum outcomes.
• Use assessment data to identify learning gaps, plan interventions and improve achievement.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to improve written and verbal communication.
• Integrate digital learning platforms, multimedia content and educational technology.
• Promote independent reading and encourage exploration of literature beyond prescribed texts.
• Support reading programmes, creative writing projects, literary events and language enrichment initiatives.
• Prepare and mentor students for debates, public speaking activities, elocution competitions and presentations.
• Contribute to literary clubs, school publications, assemblies, exhibitions and extracurricular programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen literacy across subjects.
• Communicate student progress and support needs with parents, colleagues and school leaders.
• Participate in curriculum review, professional learning, staff meetings and school improvement activities.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive and well‑managed learning environment.
• Follow all safeguarding, child protection, assessment, health and safety, and school policies.

Ideal Profile

• Regular Bachelor’s degree in English or Bachelor of Education with English specialization.
• Minimum 3–5 years of successful teaching experience across Grades5–10.
• Excellent spoken and written English command.
• Strong knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, literature, language acquisition and literacy development.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging, academically rigorous lessons.
• Sound understanding of contemporary language teaching methodologies.
• Experience designing assessments and using student data to improve learning outcomes.
• Ability to support students with varied language proficiency and academic readiness.
• Confidence in using educational technology and innovative teaching strategies.
• Strong classroom management, planning, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for reading, literature, writing, debate and public speaking.
• Ability to mentor students and encourage participation beyond normal classroom activities.
• Collaborative approach to curriculum development and cross‑department literacy initiatives.
• Commitment to continuous professional learning and evidence‑based teaching practice.
• Positive, reflective, student‑focused professional outlook.
• UK‑enhanced DBS clearance or an equivalent police background check required before appointment.

Skills Set

• English language teaching
• English literature
• Middle school teaching
• Secondary English
• Grades5–10 instruction
• Literacy development
• Language acquisition
• Reading comprehension
• Creative writing
• Academic writing
• Grammar instruction
• Vocabulary development
• Literary analysis
• Critical thinking
• Public speaking
• Debate coaching
• Elocution
• Presentation skills
• Curriculum planning
• Lesson differentiation
• Student assessment
• Data‑informed instruction
• Classroom management
• Educational technology
• Digital learning platforms
• Reading programmes
• Literary clubs
• Parent communication
• Safeguarding